Any artist is welcome to send us a track via freshonthenet.co.uk anytime between Monday lunchtime and Wednesday evening (or when we receive 200 submissions, whichever is sooner) - and all our moderators, including Tom Robinson, will listen to every track. This is our full inbox from the week beginning Mon 24th June 2024 from Friday afternoon you'll be able to hear our shortlist and pick your favourites on this week's Listening Post which will appear at freshonthenet.co.uk/batch535

If a track you submitted does not appear in this list, it’s probably because another of your tracks appeared in our Fresh Faves during the last three months — we ask that artists featured on either wait three months before resubmitting to give others a chance. 

We also don’t accept short previews or SoundCloud Go tracks that can only be heard as 30 second previews, and tracks made private after submission, which cannot be included in playlists. You will be able to resubmit the track in future. Tracks (and remixes of tracks) that have been previously submitted, and tracks from banned artists will also be removed.

ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 535

Tranquility (radio edit)

In The Middle Of A Moment

BABA

Alone On The Boat

The Conclusion

Imploding is the second album from Manchester post-punk band The Empty Page.

Recorded, mixed and produced by Morton Kong at Eve Studios.

Mastered by Cicely Balston at Air Studios.

Artowrk by Carp Matthew

What Happens Now

A letter to the moon - Isla Mae

Our 2024 album Troll To Victory! deals with topics such as celebrity culture, beauty ideals and the state of the world in general today.
It's an epic rollercoaster of anger and comedy all combined in hard hitting punk-rock.

K.T.K.

'Friends and Lovers' is my first venture into the afrobeat genre.

I started out by singing a chant in French.  My thinking was that there are quite a few Western African countries that speak French. 

Once I'd sketched out the idea, I recorded a basic drum track along with 14 other percussion instruments.  Most of the instruments you hear were played by me, with some additional icing supplied by a handful of amazing musicians from around the world.

Friends and Lovers

Paul Lappin – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, percussion
Johannes Saal – drums
Written and produced by Paul Lappin
Mastered by Tide Studio
Cover illustration by Paul Lappin
Watch the illustrated video on YouTube

Lullaby For Nobody

Zikar Hai

CrusaderBeach’s latest soothing piano piece, Cyan (pronounced “si-an”), takes its inspiration from the blue-green colour of the same name.

Just like the colour, this gently melodic piece evokes feelings of serenity and calmness, reminiscent of crystal skies or luminous seas.

CrusaderBeach is the pseudonym of composer Adrian Webster, a self-taught pianist from the North West of England whose neoclassical solo piano pieces blend captivating melodies with emotive moods. Discover more at: https://crusaderbeach.com/

Cyan

Baby Come Back

Drums - Miran Rayat  Vocals courtesy of mbocianowskie

Debut LP out Halloween 2024

Interstellar Life - Legends of the Seven Golden Vampires

Unique take of Rock and Soul, dreamy and yet dark.

Inside Out

Fugue: SYNTHCO

"Mama Afrika" by Liz Ikamba and Kissangwa is a heartfelt musical tribute to their African roots, celebrating the continent's rich cultural heritage while also calling for unity and progress. The song's lyrics, sung in Lingala, are a plea for Africans to come together and walk in solidarity. Through their soulful voices and harmonious melodies, Liz and Kissangwa evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and love for their homeland. The simple yet intricate guitar accompaniment enhances the melancholic yet hopeful tone of the song, reflecting both the beauty and the struggles of Africa.

"Mama Afrika" resonates with the collective longing for a brighter future. The appeals for strength and unity emphasise a shared responsibility among Africans and the rest of the world to nurture and protect this continent. The song is a powerful testament to the artists' connection to their Motherland and their hope for a united and prosperous Africa.

Mama Afrika

Comedy mish-mash of Englishness (Desperate Dan, Polythene Pam, Larry Grayson, Joy Division, Half Man Half Biscuit, Alan Partridge.)

The All Or Nothing Nowhere Man

In Bloom

Hollow is an exploration of the profound emptiness that follows the loss of a loved one. I hope it serves as both a tribute to those we've lost and a cathartic release for those left behind.

Mandolin - Katriona Gilmore
Bass - Jonny Wickham
Mixing - Lukas Drinkwater

The Leaving

Hollow

This song sounds like reading a diary that isn't yours. It sounds like being a fly on a wall and witnessing someone filled with melancholy alone in their bedroom. Initially, this song was created merely for sambrook.'s peace of mind and was not intended to be shared. But the immense vulnerability and gentleness of this song compelled him to release it to the world.

till the end of time.

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